$599 M4 iPad Air is a lot like the old one, but with a substantial RAM boost
As expected, Apple has announced a mild update for the iPad family's middle child today. The new iPad Air is a lot like the old one, but it replaces the Apple M3 chip with an M4. That M4 also comes with a less-expected u
What happened
This is a SiliconReport briefing based on the sources linked below.
Why it matters
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Sources
- https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/03/apple-keeps-the-ipad-air-fresh-with-m4-chip-upgrade-and-12gb-of-ram/
- https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-ipad-air-powered-by-m4/
- https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/m2-ipad-air-review-the-everything-ipad/
- https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/03/apple-keeps-the-ipad-air-fresh-with-m4-chip-upgrade-and-12gb-of-ram/